"Honor-Pride-Dedication" are the three virtues upon which the department rests and
which enable it to carry out its primary objectives in an efficient, effective and professional manner. It is through this motto
that the department serves the citizens of Houma by performing their law enforcement duties in an exemplary, honorable and
professional manner. The department shall enforce the law in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing both the statutory and judicial
limitations of police authority and the constitutional rights of all persons. A police officer shall perform all duties impartially,
without favor, affectation, or ill will and without regard to a person's status or diversity. All employees and citizens shall be
treated equally with courtesy, consideration and dignity.